US Bridges

BER-51 EB CR 33A over Hocking River

Good

Fairfield County, Ohio · 4.2 M E of JCT US 22 · Structure no. 2335956

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

BER-51 EB CR 33A over Hocking River is a concrete continuous slab carrying BER-51 EB CR 33A over Hocking River in Fairfield County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,074 by 2035. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBER-51 EB CR 33A
CrossesHocking River
Location4.2 M E of JCT US 22
RouteCounty Highway C033A
CountyFairfield County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.6663, -82.56095
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,140 (2015)
Projected traffic14,074 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BER-51 EB CR 33A over Hocking River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is BER-51 EB CR 33A over Hocking River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does BER-51 EB CR 33A over Hocking River carry?

About 10,140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is BER-51 EB CR 33A over Hocking River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns BER-51 EB CR 33A over Hocking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.